Why long-term value always beats short-term savings. Owning vs. Renting When you’re running a coatings business, equipment decisions often come down to two words: Owning vs. Renting . Renting can seem attractive in the moment — no maintenance, no big upfront cost — but ownership tells a different story. For many contractors, the real return on investment (ROI) of owning their gear far outweighs the convenience of renting, especially when factoring in project efficiency, tax deductions, and...

Protect your machines now, profit later. Winterizing equipment Winter is the season when most contractors slow down — but your equipment doesn’t need to suffer for it. Proper winterization keeps your grinders, vacuums, and mixers in top shape, prevents corrosion and costly breakdowns, and ensures your crew hits the ground running when spring work ramps back up. At PNW ECS, we’ve seen both sides: the contractors who take a few hours to winterize properly, and the ones who spend their first...

Save on taxes, upgrade your gear, and start 2026 with better equipment. What to Grab Before the Tax Deadline The end of the year always comes fast — and if you’re like most contractors, you’re focused on wrapping up projects, managing cash flow, and lining up work for next season. But there’s one thing you shouldn’t overlook before December 31st: your equipment purchases . Why? Because the IRS Section 179 deduction lets you write off the entire cost of qualifying business equipment this tax...